Awards
UK teams at Mondelēz International gain Glassdoor best place to work accolade
The UK division of Mondelēz International has celebrated after gaining an accolade from global jobs listings and insights group, Glassdoor, achieving its Employees’ Choice Award for the best place to work in 2021.
Läderach chocolate gains best caramel honours at Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Swiss-based chocolate business Läderach has gained a best caramel in Europe accolade at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, celebrating some of the most notable premium goods and services in the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Olam showcases deZaan Ghana single origin cocoa powder at Fi Europe Connect
The global Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”), business is set to unveil its deZaan D11MG – Ghana single-origin cocoa powder as it showcases its portfolio at the virtual Fi Europe Connect event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ghana Cocoa Board presents its farmer of the year accolade
The Ghana Cocoa Board has named Nana Kwabena Ponkoh II from Atatoase in the Obuasi District of the Ashanti Region as the 2020 National Best Cocoa Farmer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey records key sales boost as consumers turn to treats amid coronarvirus pandemic
US confectionery giant, Hershey, has reported an improved third-quarter financial position amid the ongoing pandemic, gaining a 4% net sales boost to $2,219.8 million, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Latest research shows free-from ranges, including confectionery, show continued growth
Latest research from Product of the Year, a major survey of British product innovation, has shown that there is a considerable appetite for free-from foods, as global sales including within confectionery, rising year on year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
MIA ethical brand gains key Great Taste Award for its dark chocolate drops
Celebrations were in order for ethical chocolate brand MIA, (Made In Africa), after gaining a coveted 2-star 2020 Great Taste Award for its single origin 65% dark chocolate drops, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker gains ECRM award for its Napolitaner chocolate series
Loacker has claimed a first place accolade after being awarded Best Chocolate 2020 for its Napolitaner Specialty Chocolate Bar in the ECRM Buyer’s Choice Awards.
Nominations continue for the 2020 Ghana Cocoa Awards
Over 30 award categories are up for grabs as nominations continue for the 2020 Ghana Cocoa Awards, an industry scheme in its second year that recognises and celebrates sector excellence.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Championing global artisans with the Academy of Chocolate
Since its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference gains rescheduled date for debut event
The World Confectionery Conference is set to be rescheduled for Friday, 26 March, 2021, in response to the ongoing international situation surrounding coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ProSweets and ISM hailed a success despite dip in visitor numbers
Having just returned from covering both ProSweets and ISM, there’s plenty to reflect upon across the four days of these major global trade shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Record number of exhibitors set for this year’s key ISM trade fair
As ISM in Cologne, Germany, is set to marks its 50th anniversary, the trade fair has confirmed a record total of 1,750 exhibitors from 76 countries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Final call for Academy of Chocolate 2020 award entries
Entrants for this year’s Academy of Chocolate’s twelfth Annual Awards have just two weeks remaining to bid for honours within the industry event.